Earn money from old money

As our ringgit falls in value, people are looking for old banknotes and coins in the hope of gaining money when they sell them in the future. Old coins — a good investment Gold coins are a viable form of investment, said Sarawak Philatelic and Numismatic Society (SPNS) president John Goh Cheong Huat. He said […]

Alia Bastamam ‘Eid Cruise Collection’

Renowned designer Alia Bastamam never fails to deliver with her Raya creation. Her line-up of Raya clothing is sure to captivate the eyes and please the soul. With bold colours and silhouettes, set against subdued tones, clean lines, and of course the Alia Bastamam aesthetic that makes every woman a goddess, this year’s special collection […]

3QMRC Kindergarten donates RM4,000 to Hope Place

KUCHING: A total of 120 preschoolers from 3QMRC Kindergarten donated RM4,000 to Hope Place Kuching recently. Hope Place said the donation was made in conjunction with a recent charity event organised by the kindergarten. “The pupils are from 3QMRC Kindergarten branches in Stutong, Sekama, Kuching City Mall and Siburan. “For the fund-raising programme, the pupils […]

Turning passion into an online business

KUCHING: A passion for creating clothing designs nudged Gaicenvilvia Jong to try her hand at being an entrepreneur. Gaicenvilvia, who is of Chinese and Bidayuh parentage, started her online business in 2011. “Actually, I don’t have any talent in sewing, and only relied on the services of tailors to produce my designer clothing. “Most of […]

Customs Dept collects RM38.67 bln revenue in 2020

PUTRAJAYA: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (Customs) collected a total of RM38.67 billion in revenue in 2020, exceeding the initial projection of RM36.30 billion, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. Speaking at the virtually-held 39th World Customs Day celebration today, he said the achievement was proof of the Custom’s excellent stature […]

Mukah folk start collecting KGCs

MUKAH: Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) applicants whose cards are ready for collection at the Mukah Division Welfare Community Department here have begun collecting their cards on Monday (Oct 12). Ketua kaum (KK) Bedari Marsi, 56, from Kampung Sesok Baharu here, was one of the many people seen coming out of the department’s office. Bedari said […]

MCC to collect parking fees tomorrow

MIRI: The collection of parking fees at Miri City Council (MCC) areas is set to resume tomorrow. In stating this, Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said the decision was made in view of the decision of the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to allow the operation of various economic activities under the conditional movement […]